Aphasia

Learn about the definition for this nursing term.

Loss of ability to understand or express speech. It can include reading and writing. The cause is brain damage, including stroke, tumors, trauma, or some progressive diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. It can range from very mild to quite severe.

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